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  1. kochic

    GS500 electronic ignition into GS400/425?

    thank you, not much invested in it, Marc
  2. kochic

    GS500 electronic ignition into GS400/425?

    the gs400 in question. Marc https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/forum/featured-forums/gs-motorcycle-discussion-area/1785590-poor-man-dual-sport-bike-gs400e ​​​​​​
  3. kochic

    GS500 electronic ignition into GS400/425?

    I used the gs500 wiring, I shoud have wirtten, ignition pick up are bolt on, tey are the same, I done this because I had trouble finding ignition coils for the 400 and I had the gs500 complete electrical system at home. I did not care about originality, more about finding newer parts to keep...
  4. kochic

    Poor man dual sport bike, GS400e

    Thanks, I was not looking to make a vintage scrambler, it needed a gas tank and bought this one for 48$ cdn shipped. seat off a 72 TS 185, gs1000GL rear fender, virago front fender, Kawasaki KZ900 headlight. trouble free cheap bike.
  5. kochic

    Poor man dual sport bike, GS400e

    nice, you can be sure the next one will have a 4 cylinders in it. Marc
  6. kochic

    Poor man dual sport bike, GS400e

    Hi Steve, yes plated and like you said street legalish... electric are off a gs500, easier to find, newer and cheaper! not much $ invested in it, it was more time consuming
  7. kochic

    Poor man dual sport bike, GS400e

    Hi, I don't remember if I posted my poor man dual sport bike here, winter 2024 project, build from leftovers. Hardest part was making the air box for.I wish I had a 3d printer and a 3d scanner. Marc
  8. kochic

    GS500 electronic ignition into GS400/425?

    i know it's been a while, but yes, the gs500 stuff will work on a gs400, i have fitted a 2000 gs500 ignition system on my 1983 canadian model gs400, bolt on. easier to find parts. Marc
  9. kochic

    Cruzinimage GS1000 gasket set

    I remember reading about the infamous green base gasket, I looked and I have 2 athena base gasket, one OEM and another from unknown maker. Marc
  10. kochic

    Cruzinimage GS1000 gasket set

    I found an Athena gasket set in my spares, I will try to determine the age of it tomorrow. Marc
  11. kochic

    Cruzinimage GS1000 gasket set

    last GS engine I done was with a mix of Vesrah and OEM gasket, I had to do this because I used a GS1100 GK complete top end on a gs1000 ccrankcase. Not long ago you can have everything from Suzuki, they discontinued lots of service parts in the last 3 years Marc
  12. kochic

    Cruzinimage GS1000 gasket set

    thanks for the reply, I have 2 new head gasket, the last 1000 I build I used a MLS head gasket. Marc
  13. kochic

    Cruzinimage GS1000 gasket set

    Hi, My blue "79 GS1000 is in need of a rebuilt, it's burning oil almost like a stove. I had good success before with Cruzinimage pistons but I never used their gasket. No New gaskets are available from Suzuki and the old OEM I found are really dry and brittle. I'm looking for a full set...
  14. kochic

    YSS rear shocks for '79gs1k

    I have two gs1000 with YSS rg362 shocks, one set bought from a UK seller and the other set from a friend, really decent shocks for the prices, fully adjustable, rebuildable.I would buy another set if needed. Marc
  15. kochic

    1983 GS400 carb rebuild - advice needed

    I need to do mine on my 400 too, with bad luck my ultrasonic stopped working, it just blow fuses. I have tools to synchronize the carburetors if you don't want to go to the dealer, but i'm 2.5hours from you. Marc
  16. kochic

    Suzuki head gasket no longer available, what is the best aftermarket gasket maker?

    GS850 head gasket fit too, I have used MLS head gasket on GS1000-1100 with success. Marc
  17. kochic

    1978 GS750e Yoshimura Racking Exhaust - blocks oil drain plug - ideas?

    Nice to see another one close!, I don't know how to post pics since the last forum update, I had few taken beside the Lac Superieur, the ride around lac quenouille is not bad too. Marc
  18. kochic

    Shock absorber options for GS1100?

    I really like my YSS RG362 shocks. Marc
  19. kochic

    K&S turn signal for a '79 GS1000

    I received the turns signals Monday, these are not an exact copy but they look OK.Good for a runner but not a restoration. Marc
  20. kochic

    Differences in GS1000l vs GS 1000ec frames comments

    e model shocks are 13.25, eye to clevis.
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